The Detroit Lions have suffered a major setback as linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez will miss the rest of the 2024 NFL season resulting from an ACL tear, per multiple reports.
The harm occurred throughout Detroit’s 23-20 Thanksgiving Day victory over the Chicago Bears. Rodriguez appeared to harm his proper knee within the fourth quarter of the sport. Whereas he was capable of stroll off the sector on his personal, he didn’t return to the motion, and additional checks reportedly confirmed the ACL tear, ending his season.
Rodriguez had already been coping with knee points earlier within the yr. He missed Weeks 9 and 10 after aggravating a knee harm in a Week 8 matchup towards the Houston Texans. Regardless of the setbacks, Rodriguez managed to see motion in 10 video games through the 2024 season, contributing as a key member of the Lions’ protection when wholesome.
Rodriguez tallied 43 total tackles, two sacks and a pass breakup this season.
With Rodriguez sidelined for the remainder of the season, the Lions’ linebacker corps will now closely lean on Jack Campbell as Detroit seems to remain atop the NFL standings.
